The College Republicans at Ferris State University, a registered student organization,
will welcome syndicated columnist, political analyst and talk show host Ben Shapiro
to campus on Monday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the University Center ballroom.

Andrew Kapanowski, a member of the executive board for the College Republicans said
he had attended Shapiro’s appearance at a college campus in Michigan with another
member of their organization.

“It was an enjoyable event, and Ben answered a question I had asked,” Kapanowski said.
“My friend and I discussed what we had seen, and decided we would go through the process
of bringing Ben to Ferris.”

Shapiro’s presentation is a five-star campus event, funded in part by a Student Activity
Fund allocation, as approved by the Finance Division of Student Government. Kapanowski
said they were also supported by the Young America’s Foundation, along with donations
by Currie’s Amoco and Kilwins of Big Rapids to sponsor this event.

“We appreciate them being on board,” Kapanowski said. “This is a time that people
have politics on their minds. Ben welcomes the opinions of people who may not agree
with his position, to explore an issue by using logic and debate, versus yelling.
Students can learn life lessons and career skills by engaging in a healthy and productive
exercise like this.”

Shapiro is the author of seven books, including the New York Times’ best-seller, “Bullies:
How the Left’s Culture of Fear and Intimidation Silences America,” which was published
in 2013. He is editor-in-chief of “The Daily Wire,” which includes his podcasts and videos. Shapiro’s radio show airs on stations including
KRLA, in Los Angeles, where he co-hosts “The Morning Answer.”

PHOTO CAPTION: Author, columnist and radio talk show host Ben Shapiro will speak at
Ferris State University Tuesday, Feb. 6. The five-star event begins at 7 p.m. in the
University Center ballroom.